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Location of a local chain of unassuming bars known for their big BLTs & spicy wings.
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1:30 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5000 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: (816) 753-9499
Website: http://www.peanutkc.com/
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Reviews
Donna Fong
A popular place since it’s just down the street from the Marriott on Main. I ordered the 3 wings and fries and the BLT. The BLT was better in my opinion with peppered tomatoes and a bit of shredded cheese.
I thought the wings were very large so 3 was more than enough. But the meat was tougher than I preferred. Great atmosphere and the staff was very friendly.
… moreI thought the wings were very large so 3 was more than enough. But the meat was tougher than I preferred. Great atmosphere and the staff was very friendly.
Brian Brenhoch
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Peanut is a Kansas City gem! The wings? Absolutely legendary. Crispy, juicy, and paired with homemade blue cheese so good it deserves its own fan club.
As someone from the Western New York area (where wings are practically a religion), I don’t hand out compliments lightly — but these wings totally pass the test. Consider me impressed!
The vibe is classic hometown bar — cozy, unpretentious, and full of character. Bartender Alex crushed it with spot-on suggestions and a personality that made the night even better.
If you’re in KC and skip The Peanut, just know you’ll be haunted by wing-related FOMO forever.
… moreThe Peanut is a Kansas City gem! The wings? Absolutely legendary. Crispy, juicy, and paired with homemade blue cheese so good it deserves its own fan club.
As someone from the Western New York area (where wings are practically a religion), I don’t hand out compliments lightly — but these wings totally pass the test. Consider me impressed!
The vibe is classic hometown bar — cozy, unpretentious, and full of character. Bartender Alex crushed it with spot-on suggestions and a personality that made the night even better.
If you’re in KC and skip The Peanut, just know you’ll be haunted by wing-related FOMO forever.
Tami Moss
1st time visiting this bar and will be back. Small but lively bar, my fav type of joint!! Staff were all nice and other patrons were fun and friendly!
… moreDani Bradbury
Wings were amazing so saucy!! Drinks were good and the atmosphere was very laid back and fun. Will definitely be back!!!
… moreChad Eggen
Best wings I’ve had in a long while. Jumbo sized wing and drum stick combined. Good times atmosphere. Top-notch service! Guinness on tap. And, the prices are incredible.
… moreD
If you’ve never been to “The Peanut,” imagine stepping into a time machine that runs exclusively on hot sauce and nostalgia. This old-school hole-in-the-wall bar is about the size of a generous walk-in closet, but what it lacks in square footage it makes up for in character (and, apparently, sauce).
Let’s start with the wings. Absolutely delicious. Crispy, flavorful, the kind that make you pause mid-bite and nod in approval. The only thing? Whoever’s back there with the sauce ladle might believe they’re putting out a small kitchen fire. A little lighter on the sauce and these wings would be operating at legendary status instead of “bring extra napkins and possibly a poncho.”
Now the fries? On. Point. Golden, crispy, perfectly salted — the unsung heroes of the table. They didn’t ask for attention. They didn’t need it. They just showed up and did their job like professionals.
As for the vibe, this place is as original as it gets. It’s tiny — and I mean tiny. Seating is limited, so you may find yourself making new friends whether you planned to or not. It’s cozy in the way that makes you feel like you’ve discovered a local secret that’s been around longer than most of the furniture inside.
The bar staff, though… whew. When I went, they seemed like they were carrying the emotional weight of the entire establishment on their shoulders. And this was during a totally normal dinner crowd. No line. No chaos. Just vibes… slightly stressed vibes. It felt like we had walked in during the final round of a very dramatic reality show called America’s Next Top Bartender: Burnout Edition.
That said, the food and the old-school charm are what make this place worth coming back to. With a little less sauce on the wings and a little more pep in the staff’s step, The Peanut would easily go from “classic dive with quirks” to “absolute top-notch neighborhood legend.”
Would I return? Yes. Would I bring a towel for the wings and maybe a motivational speech for the bar staff? Also yes.
… moreLet’s start with the wings. Absolutely delicious. Crispy, flavorful, the kind that make you pause mid-bite and nod in approval. The only thing? Whoever’s back there with the sauce ladle might believe they’re putting out a small kitchen fire. A little lighter on the sauce and these wings would be operating at legendary status instead of “bring extra napkins and possibly a poncho.”
Now the fries? On. Point. Golden, crispy, perfectly salted — the unsung heroes of the table. They didn’t ask for attention. They didn’t need it. They just showed up and did their job like professionals.
As for the vibe, this place is as original as it gets. It’s tiny — and I mean tiny. Seating is limited, so you may find yourself making new friends whether you planned to or not. It’s cozy in the way that makes you feel like you’ve discovered a local secret that’s been around longer than most of the furniture inside.
The bar staff, though… whew. When I went, they seemed like they were carrying the emotional weight of the entire establishment on their shoulders. And this was during a totally normal dinner crowd. No line. No chaos. Just vibes… slightly stressed vibes. It felt like we had walked in during the final round of a very dramatic reality show called America’s Next Top Bartender: Burnout Edition.
That said, the food and the old-school charm are what make this place worth coming back to. With a little less sauce on the wings and a little more pep in the staff’s step, The Peanut would easily go from “classic dive with quirks” to “absolute top-notch neighborhood legend.”
Would I return? Yes. Would I bring a towel for the wings and maybe a motivational speech for the bar staff? Also yes.
Roderick Sherrill
Their menu says, “Best wings in KC!” I disagree they have the best wings in the world.
When i eat these wings, i honestly have an emotional experience!
I love every bite, and afterward, i feel extremely satisfied. The staff is all really nice and attentive. The place has history as well.
This place is awesome, and i highly recommend it!
… moreWhen i eat these wings, i honestly have an emotional experience!
I love every bite, and afterward, i feel extremely satisfied. The staff is all really nice and attentive. The place has history as well.
This place is awesome, and i highly recommend it!
Sadie Meyer
I typically love coming to the peanut. My last experience however was not great. The bartender working was very unpleasant and rushed us in the door with snarky comments. He then continued to ask what we wanted to drink and after I said we were going to wait a couple minutes until there were spots at the bar, he said “ummm okay bye”. Super unprofessional and not the experience I was hoping for as I’ve had a great time in there in the past!
… moreJustin Ruth
The peanut is dang good. Their wings are super good and the house made blue cheese is incredible. Bar is classic dive bar. Bartenders were a little rude but maybe because they were busy. This last time was kind of eh though. So one off meal after maybe a half dozen excellent meals.
… morePatrick Ptacek
One wood ask themselves how do you make a blt that is different. I don’t know the answer, just were to get one. Damn are they good. The buffalo chicken wings are insane also.
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